Flexible hand stamp



1,649,414 F. L. LAKE FLEXIBLE HAND STAMP Filed May 7, 1926 Patented Aug. 31), 1927.

. UNITED STATES PATENT oFFicE.

FRED L. LAKE, or DALLAS, TEXAS.

FLEXIBLE HAND STAMP.

Application filed. May 7, 1926. Serial No, 107,493.

ing it practicable for all purposes for which a hand stamp is'used, as itcan be made in various sizes and styles. 7

IVith the above and other objects in view, the invention will be better and more clearly understood by reference to the following detailed description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings and wherein:

, Figure l is a perspective view of a hand stamp embodying the invention and illustrating the anguiarposition it may assume when grasped by the hand in making an impression.

Figures 2 and 3 are perspective views of the stamp, Figure 3 illustrating a modified form thereof.

Figure atis a perspective view of the hand stamp base,,shoulder, and stem thereof, handle removed.

Figure 5 is a bottom perspective view of a shell or covering of wood for engagement over the base, shoulder and stem and illus trated in assembled form in Figure 7.

Figure 6 is a perspective top view of a moulded shell of metal or bakelite similar to that shown in Figure 5.

Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of an assembled hand stamp, illustrating the shell in the stem for reinforcing and stiffening the stem.

Having a more pertinent and detailed reference to the drawing, wherein numerals are employed to designate the various parts, 1 denotes the base moulded integrally with stem.

2. A hand stamp comprisinga base and a a stem 2 and shoulder 3. The base, stem and shoulder are moulded of rubber; In Figure 5 is illustrated a wooden shell 4 provided with side flanges 5 and a central aperture 6 with an annular recess 7, the recess adapted to conformably seat over the shoulder 3, as illustrated in Figure 7. The side flanges as here portrayed snugly engage the sides of the base 1 and in conjunction with the annular recess and aperture securely hold the shell in position on the base. Removably arranged to engage the stem 2 is a handle 8.

In Figures 6 and 8 aredepicted a modification of the shell and in this instance there is provided a shell 9 of metal, bakelite or similar composition. This she'll has also a raised cap-like portion 10, the under part of which provides an annular recess to conformably seat the shell over and upon the shoulder 3. Likewise this form of shell has the side flanges 55 as in the form shown in Figure 5, and an aperture 6.

As depicted in Figures 3 to Sinclusive, the base 1 may be circularwith shell to match or made approximately square, or of any form desirable and practical.

The stem as shown in Figure 9 may also have embedded therein a coiled spring 13 for the purpose of reinforcing and stiffening the stem. This arrangement, however, does not materially lessen the flexibility of the stem.

The base 1 of the stamp forms the support orbody carrying the lettering or die 14.

Further modifications may obviously' be made in the stamp in keeping with the appended claims.

What is claimed is: v

1. A hand stamp comprising a base and stem of flexible rubber, said stem having av stiffening element entirely embedded in the stem of flexible rubber, said stem including a shoulder formedintegrally with the stem and base, and a covering for the base conformably receivable upon the shoulder and base.

In testimony whereof I afliX 'my signature.

FRED L. LAKE. 

